Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime ailments in Yukon such as itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s discuss the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind as they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home through a padded moving wheel, which raises and disperses water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the lower price tag also includes a higher need for maintenance to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your home. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is decreased because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and calls for the smallest amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need a bit more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning

Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it provides many perks a single-room model can’t. A couple of those benefits entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a better climate for loved ones who have respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Alleviating usual cold-weather complaints, such as dry skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning pros can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 405-494-7444 today to get started.